Award

Content-Led Interpretation Graphics Design and Related Production Management Services

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) has awarded a contract for "Content-Led Interpretation Graphics Design and Related Production Management Services" to several suppliers, including Tea & Type, Idea Manufacturing Limited, Form by Thought Ltd, and Studioarc. This contract, falling under the education industry category, specifically focuses on designing and producing interpretive graphics for RBGE's four gardens. The procurement followed an open procedure and included a tendering process that began in February 2024, with the award and contract completion occurring in July and August 2024 respectively. The locations involved include RBGE's Edinburgh Garden, Benmore, Dawyck, and Logan, situated within the UKM region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in graphic design, content creation, and exhibition materials. SMEs with experience in heritage and educational projects, particularly those adept in using Creative Cloud software like Adobe InDesign and Illustrator, would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Successfully delivering high-quality, accessible interpretation panels and media will enhance their portfolios, potentially leading to further opportunities within the sector. The framework agreement, lasting up to three years with possible renewals, offers a stable, ongoing partnership with RBGE, promoting business growth and long-term collaboration.

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Notice Title

Content-Led Interpretation Graphics Design and Related Production Management Services

Notice Description

The Interpretation and Design Team wishes to appoint specialist interpretive graphic designers for content-led interpretation graphics and related production management services. The contractors will work with the team on a call-off basis to deliver graphic design for interpretation panels and exhibition graphics for both indoor and outdoor environments at RBGE's four Gardens.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The graphic designers will have experience in delivering a range of content-led interpretation graphics, including high-quality accessible interpretation panels and other interpretation media, devised to engage visitors with heritage attractions such as botanic gardens or equivalent. Tenderers who do not demonstrate that experience and understanding or fail to answer all of the ITT questions will not be considered. The work will consist of the graphic design, administration and production management of interpretation panels and other content-led media. Designs will be developed using Creative Cloud software, mainly Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator. The successful candidates will liaise directly with the Interpretation and Design Team or other RBGE staff as directed, as well as production companies appointed by RBGE.

Renewal: 12 Month (36 Months in Total)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000758142
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512066
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79822500 - Graphic design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Estimated 2027/28

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplychain@rbge.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312482909

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 5LR
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Inverleith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

FORM BY THOUGHT

IDEA MANUFACTURING

STUDIOARC

TEA & TYPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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